On March 4 we are calling on all teachers to participate in some or all of these events on this critical day of action. Download OEA’s Plan of Action and FAQ’s here. Distribute flyers to parents in English and Spanish inviting them to join you in the morning.

Download curriculum here. For additional curriculum ideas, see the OUSD website at http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us/March4lessonplans.

Summary of events:

7:30 am        Informational picketing in defense of public education and against cuts

9:15 am        Districtwide mock "Disaster Drill" (as in "California’s budget is a disaster!" )

                   (San Francisco, San Lorenzo, Dublin and other districts are holding mock drills.)

12-4 pm        Rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza 

4:00 pm        OUSD Press Conference with labor at State Building, 1515 Clay

5:00 pm        Rally at SF Civic Center to demand Full Funding for Public Education and Social  Services! Progressive Taxation Now!

The facts are on our side. The district under state administration squandered resources, built a bloated top administration with Expect Success! funds, outsourced millions of dollars to consultants, and now under "local control" is forced to pay for the debt on the backs of our students and teachers. Click here to download OEA’s latest flyer in English, Spanish, and Chinese, detailing where the money has gone — circulate it to your colleagues, distribute it to parents, and demand that teachers and education professional get a fair contract NOW!

Be sure to invite colleagues and parents to an OEA Community Meeting February 22nd. Click here to download the flyer announcing the meeting.

       Monday, February 22, 6:30-7:30 pm

Montclair Women’s Club • 1650 Mountain Blvd

Join teachers, parents, students and community organizations to help Create Success in Oakland classrooms. Let’s help set OUSD priorities: keep reduced class sizes; give teachers enough planning time; provide enough materials for students and teachers; make all schools clean, healthy and safe teaching and learning environments.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Betty

Do you need your English Learner Certification (CLAD)? Click here for information on a course sponsored by OUSD and Stanford. The District will pay/reimburse $1,000; you’re responsible for $1,000 tuition and $250 for books.